Concrete contractor in Fullerton, CA - driveways and patios built on solid ground
Sterling Lakewood Concrete is a concrete contractor based in Lakewood that pours driveways, patios, walkways, footings and foundations for homeowners in Fullerton, with the digging, base work and drainage sorted out before any concrete goes down.
What we pour in Fullerton
Every service listed here is available to homeowners in Fullerton. Tap one to see how we do it, or call (562) 249-2521 and ask about your job.
- Concrete driveway building
- Concrete patio construction
- Stamped concrete services
- Concrete sidewalk building
- Garage floor concrete
- Decorative concrete
- Concrete retaining walls
- Concrete floor installation
- Concrete pool decks
- Concrete steps construction
- Slab foundation building
- Foundation installation
- Concrete parking lot building
- Concrete footings
- Foundation raising
- Concrete cutting
Driveways, patios and the ground under them
Most of our calls come from homeowners who need a driveway, a patio or a foundation, and where a yard has a pool we build concrete pool decks too. Before I talk about finishes, I look at the ground and the water, because that's where most concrete trouble starts and it's the part you won't see once the slab is down.
Footings, foundations and retaining walls carry weight, so they get more care. The city's design criteria put structural work in Fullerton in the higher earthquake design categories, D through F, with each site's category set from USGS maps, and that design decides how the footings and steel go in on your lot.
What's underneath
We dig out and pack the subgrade, the dirt the slab sits on, instead of raking it level, because soft dirt settles and takes the slab down with it.
Where water runs
We check which way your yard drains and set the slab to fall away from the house, so rain doesn't pool against your walls or soak in underneath.
Where cracks go
Concrete shrinks as it dries, so we cut control joints, shallow grooves that tell it where to crack, early enough that the slab doesn't pick its own spot.
From Lakewood to your Fullerton driveway
We're based in Lakewood and take jobs across Los Angeles County and Orange County, and Fullerton is one of the cities we cover, along with Anaheim, Garden Grove and Costa Mesa. I come out to look at the job and write the estimate myself, and I'm on site running our crew on pour day.
Price moves with the size and thickness of the slab, whether old concrete has to come out, how much base work the ground needs and the finish you pick. If money's tight, I'd rather go plainer on the finish than skimp on the base, since a bad base can't be fixed later without tearing out the slab.
The schedule turns on whether a permit applies, the weather and curing, the wait while fresh concrete gains strength before you walk or drive on it. When you call, have a rough size and a few photos handy, and my written estimate will show you plainly what's included.
- Area
- Fullerton, CA
- Phone
- (562) 249-2521
- Hours
- Mon–Fri: 8 AM–11 PM, Sat–Sun: 6 AM–10 PM
- Based in
- Lakewood, CA 90712
Tell us about your Fullerton job
Send a rough size and a photo through the form, or call. We reply within one business day, then I come out to write a free estimate with no obligation.
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Does my concrete project need a permit in Fullerton?
Patios, pools and retaining walls are on the list of work that generally needs a permit from Fullerton's Building Division, and the city allows no construction until the permit is issued. Driveways and walkways aren't named on that list, so we check your job before we price it, and when a permit is needed we handle the application with the city.
Which building codes apply to a concrete project in Fullerton?
Projects submitted now are reviewed under the 2025 California building codes plus Fullerton's own amendments, which the city made for local ground, climate and geology. If your application went in before those took effect, it can follow the 2022 codes in place when you filed, as long as the permit is obtained before the application expires.
Does a concrete contractor working in Fullerton need a city business registration?
Yes, the city requires anyone doing business or a trade in Fullerton to hold a business registration certificate before the work begins, and it may ask a construction contractor for proof of a state license first. We're licensed and fully insured, and it's fair to ask any contractor about both before you sign.
Will my new concrete driveway crack like the old one?
Some fine cracking is normal because concrete shrinks as it dries, but a well-built slab shouldn't sink or split wide open the way one poured on loose dirt does. We pack the base, slope it away from the house and cut control joints so most small cracks land in the grooves where you won't notice them.